Murder in an Irish Village

A fresh detective adventure that will carry you across the endless Irish meadows. Step into the atmosphere of a real country pub, where, over a pint of ale and unhurried conversation, you can dig up the truth behind a murder.

A cozy mystery for readers who love the books of Peter Boland, Kristen Perrin, Richard Osman, and M. S. Beaton.

It opens a series about the sharp-witted Siobhan O’Sullivan and her loud, trouble-prone family—most often with a criminal edge.

Amid the emerald expanses of County Cork lies Kilbane—so tiny it’s easy to mistake for a village. An idyll of winding streets, well-tended gardens, and bright houses. Here, red-haired Siobhan O’Sullivan, along with her brothers and sisters, runs Naomi’s Bistro, juggling both the business and the family chaos with ease.

One wonderful summer morning is shattered by the arrival of Nyle Murphy—the brother of the man believed to be responsible for Siobhan’s parents’ deaths. He insists that the real killer was never found and is still on the loose. And it turns out to be only the first link in a chain of troubles that crashes down on Siobhan.

Just a day later, the O’Sullivans discover Nyle dead right in their bistro: bright pink scissors protrude from his chest. Worse still, one of the siblings is found standing nearby, covered in blood. As the most sensible of them, Siobhan must take matters into her own hands: first, dead bodies don’t pair well with an appetizing breakfast and the establishment’s reputation; and second, she needs to pull her brother out of trouble and figure out whether Nyle was telling the truth.

“An engaging mix of old-fashioned Irish charm by Maeve Binchy and the audacious humor of Janet Evanovich—cheerful, dynamic reading. Fans of Daisy Dyer and M. S. Beaton’s Hibernian mysteries will gladly raise a pint of ‘Guinness’ for this debut. Sláinte!” – Library Journal
“Bright debut… The bold and close-knit O’Sullivans will surely appeal to lovers of cozy mysteries, who will also appreciate the warmth and heart of the people of Kilbane.” – Publishers Weekly
“If Janet Evanovich and Maeve Binchy had written a book together, it would be ‘Murder in an Irish Village.’ Very funny.” – Lorien Berenson, American author of detective and romance novels
“A smart, cozy detective story. Try to resist the charm of detective Siobhan and her brothers and sisters—‘The O’Sullivan Six’.” – Barbara Ross, crime writer
“A charming, funny, and fast-paced story. O’Connor vividly captures life in a small Irish town—with colorful characters and conversations so lively it feels as if you’re really sitting in an Irish pub. A captivating read that keeps you from the first page to the last.” – Aisys Crawford, crime writer